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Hoffenheim Dismisses Coach Matarazzo Amid Bundesliga Struggles

Matarazzo's departure follows a series of disappointing performances, with Christian Ilzer emerging as a potential successor.

  • Pellegrino Matarazzo was released by TSG Hoffenheim after accumulating only nine points in ten Bundesliga matches, leaving the team in relegation danger.
  • Newly appointed Sport-Geschäftsführer Andreas Schicker cited inconsistent performances as a key reason for the decision to part ways with Matarazzo.
  • Despite a challenging start, Matarazzo had led Hoffenheim to a Europa League qualification last season, but recent league results failed to meet expectations.
  • Christian Ilzer, currently with Sturm Graz, is a leading candidate to take over, having previously worked successfully with Schicker.
  • Matarazzo's exit highlights Hoffenheim's ongoing difficulty in finding a stable coaching presence since Julian Nagelsmann's departure in 2019.
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